New HVAC

Is in!

I decided to take advantage of the tax energy credit of $1500 and install a new, energy efficient, 16 SEER unit to replace my 15 year old, 13 SEER one. 

The old one was still in a working condition, but it has begun to have hiccups. The system was loud, and made clanking sounds when coming on. It was also pulling so much power that the lights would flicker every time the unit starts.  Couple of years ago, the AC coils froze over during summer, and left me without cool air for couple of days. Every time at the semi-annual maintenance, a friend who was working on it, and whom I trust, would tell me that the system is nearing the end of life and should be replaced before it dies again and requires urgent care.

So, this year, because of the tax credit, I decided to replace it during winter when the cost is a bit lower. I got a really good deal on a Carrier, 2-stage compressor, 5-ton, 16 SEER unit.  The 3 guys came in, took down the old unit down from the attic, and the outside box, replaced with the new one, and were done in 5 hours. They also installed another supply went and one return air grid and run air ducts for those. The other ducts were in good shape and didn’t need replacing. The new thermostat is also fancy with some new features like In Recovery, where it ‘remembers’ how long it takes to reach a programmed temperature, and turns early on to be at that temperature at the preset time, instead of just turning on at that time.